The Top Backyard Landscaping Ideas for You!

Are you ready to transform your backyard into a relaxing oasis or a comfortable, versatile outdoor living space? Before you hire a landscape design company or contractor, you should make a list of the most important landscaping and hardscaping elements you want to include in your design. Here’s a look at the top backyard landscaping ideas you should consider in Arizona.

Utilize Low-Water Use and Native Plants

Native plants are drought-tolerant and don’t use as much water as non-native plants. If you’re interested in sustainable and eco-friendly landscape design, you should consider incorporating low-water use plants into your design. Desert grasses and shrubs, native trees, cacti and succulents, and drought-tolerant plants and flowers can add color and beauty to your backyard without making your water bill skyrocket. 

Incorporate Water Features

Water features enhance the comfort, peace, and tranquility of your backyard. An outdoor fountain, bird bath, or backyard pond can become the focal point of your backyard landscape design. By designing outwards from your water feature, you can create a lush, peaceful environment that you and your family will love using to relax after a long day.

Add Shade Structures

Shade structures are crucial in Arizona. A ramada, sun shade, or covered patio will allow you to use your backyard during the spring and summer, and will lower the temperature so that you can incorporate potted plants that can’t handle full sun.

Select Trees and Shrubs Wisely

Desert and native trees and shrubs can add shade and increase your privacy. As your trees and shrubs mature, they will create a natural privacy barrier. Native trees and shrubs can also attract birds, butterflies, and other pollinators to your backyard garden.

Install Erosion Control

Arizona gets enough rain during monsoon season to require some erosion control elements. A retaining wall or other erosion control methods can protect your landscaping from becoming destroyed in a rainstorm or during flooding. You can also prevent water from pooling up, and damaging your home’s foundation.

Invest in an Irrigation System

Installing a smart irrigation system will ensure your plants, trees, and shrubs get watered at the right frequency, at the right time of day. An irrigation system can save you time and help you avoid overwatering and water waste. Plus, your plants will be properly cared for even if you’re out of town or away from home for an extended period.

Design Outdoor Living Spaces

Outdoor living spaces should include a patio or deck, comfortable seating, landscape lighting, covered spaces, outdoor fire pits, and more. Adding an outdoor living space to your backyard will encourage you and your family to spend more time outside and provide a place to entertain guests and other family members.

If you’re ready to explore your backyard landscaping ideas in Arizona, our team of experts at Horticulture Unlimited can help. We specialize in landscape design and installation, backyard and landscaping renovations, hardscape design and installation, tree services, erosion control, landscape maintenance, and more. Call us today at (520) 321-4678 or contact us online to set up an initial consultation.